GISTnet Tips: 2002-02-07

General:
"Inherent vice": is this that bad habit you just can't seem to stop?  Read
about it here: http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/inherent_vice.html.

Customs Brokers and Importers
What are "incidental operations", to what are they relevant, and where are
the pertinent regulations?  Find out in the GISTnet glossary at
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/incidental_operations.html.

Freight Forwarders andExporters:
What is "incompatible cargo" and what should you do about it?  See
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/incompatible_cargo.html.

Note: During 2002, we at GISTnet will be working hard to extend our library
text to cover import, U.S. Customs, and customs brokerage topics.  We value
your input, and will prioritize our work accordingly.  We have begun by
publishing an initial outline,
(http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/2:.toc, scroll down.)  Please let us know
what topics are of greatest interest for you.  As part of our focus on new
content development, we are also considering reverting our "weekly" tips to
bi-weekly in order to allow us to devote more time to new content
development.  Your comments are appreciated.